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Better protection for EU workers exposed to electromagnetic fields

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules to improve the safety of workers most exposed to electromagnetic fields with protective measures and new maximum exposure limits were approved by a large majority in the social affairs and employment committee on Thursday. Exemptions for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Security & Safety, Society

Altran France – Appointment of Antoine Grenier, Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer

Posted on 10, December 2012 by
Antoine Grenier

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Antoine Grenier, 39 years, Chief Financial Officer of Altran France, has been appointed Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the Group Management Committee, he reports to Olivier Aldrin, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Management, Technology

Nachhaltigkeit als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor

Posted on 10, December 2012 by
Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Kirschbaum, Corporate Senior Vice President im Bereich Laundry & Home Care und Stephan Füsti-Molnár, Geschäftsführer des deutschen Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelgeschäfts von Henkel, beim Nachhaltigkeitstag (l. u. zweiter v. l.).

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Heute wird zum fünften Mal der Deutsche Nachhaltigkeitspreis verliehen. Seitdem Henkel 2008 den ersten Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis in der Kategorie „Deutschlands nachhaltigste Marke“ gewonnen hat, unterstützt das Unternehmen den Wirtschaftskongress als Partner und setzt dabei auf eine enge … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Society

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of “NewCo”, combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom.

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned combination into a new merged entity of Munksjö AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer of high value-added paper products, and the European label … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Law, Sweden

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Market abuse: Justice Ministers agree Commission proposals on criminal sanctions

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the recent LIBOR scandal, serious concerns have been raised about the manipulation of benchmarks, which can result in significant losses to consumers and investors, or distort the real economy. The integrity of financial markets is also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers EU consumers have once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of some key services markets, according to the Commission’s 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union

AMAG constructs a logistics center in record time

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

– Logistics center of 11,000 tons storage capacity constructed in Ranshofen in just eight months – EUR 220 million “AMAG 2014” investment project is thus fully on schedule – AMAG’s investment program is one of the biggest projects in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

BAE SYSTEMS AWARDED £46M SUBMARINE CONTRACT

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

A new £46m Ministry of Defence (MOD) contract has been awarded to BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines, which will ensure support, maintenance and development of the “brains” of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet over the next decade. 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Government, United Kingdom

Kurzanalyse Monika Rosen, Chefananalystin Bank Austria Private Banking: US-Börsen segeln in Richtung Fiskalklippe

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Ringen um Kompromiss in Washington Diskussion beherrscht Marktgeschehen Bank Austria Private Banking sieht mehrheitlich Chancen an den US-Börsen – zumal die Konjunkturdynamik in den USA stärker ist als in Europa 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 2012 war ein sehr gutes Jahr für … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial

EIB Group and Banco Popolare lend EUR 560 million for SMEs, mid-caps, enterprise networks, innovative R&D projects and the Emilia earthquake

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

SMEs and mid-caps: 200 million EIF, guarantees for innovative SMEs: 60 million Emilia earthquake: 50 million Industria 2015 and Italy Knowledge Economy: 55 million Enterprise networks: 20 million 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank Group (EIB and EIF, European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Small Business, Society

NATIONWIDE INSURANCE SELECTS DETICA’S NETREVEAL®

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Nationwide has selected the Detica NetReveal® enterprise fraud detection solution to help tackle claims fraud in its Property and Casualty business 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the United States … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

Van Hool to build 15 hybrid “tram-buses” for Malmö

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

– First order for 15 hybrid Exqui.Citys for Scandinavia. – First “tram-bus” solution in Scandinavia. – Confirmation of the commercial success of the Exqui.City abroad: 92 vehicles sold since launch in 2011. Koningshooikt, Belgium, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —Van Hool, an independent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

R&D Scoreboard: Despite crisis, top EU firms continue to invest in innovation

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the face of the continuing economic and financial crisis, major EU-based firms continue to rely on R&D for their competitive edge. They increased R&D investment by 8.9% in 2011, up from 6.1% in 2010. The increase … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Investment, Science, Technology

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Carl Zeiss Meditec looks back on successful financial year

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Above average increase in EBIT/positive development in all strategic business units and reporting regions JENA/Germany, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Medical technology company Carl Zeiss Meditec AG continued its growth trend in financial year 2011/2012. Revenue climbed 13.6 percent to EUR 861.9 million and thus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

The Specialist Works on the Fast Track

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Specialist Works has won a place on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100. This prestigious list is a network of the UK’s top-performing private companies, featuring businesses that have increased sales and created new jobs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Marketing, Media, United Kingdom

.eu reports healthy registration rise in Q3 2012

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — .eu domain name registrations in Q3 2012 grew by more than 7% year over year for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest progress report from the .eu registry, EURid. The third quarter’s net growth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology

Neue Floater-Obligation 2012–2014 Serie 57 der Bank Austria bietet attraktive Verzinsung und Kapitalsicherheit zum Laufzeitende

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die 2-jährige Floater-Obligation ist bei kurzer Laufzeit und variabler Verzinsung auf die Bedürfnisse der betrieblichen Veranlagung abgestimmt, aber auch für Privatkunden geeignet, die kurzfristig veranlagen wollen. Der Zinssatz wird für die gesamte Laufzeit vierteljährlich an den 3-Monats-EURIBOR … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment

EIB supports ARCELIK’s R&D programme

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of EUR 100 million to Arçelik A.S. for its research and development programme to improve product performance and broaden its product range. This long-term EIB loan to Arçelik … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology, Turkey

Solvay launches Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize to reward major scientific discoveries

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Solvay announced today (21 November 2012 at 2:00 pm) the creation of the Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize to reward a major scientific discovery that could shape tomorrow’s chemistry and help human progress. The EUR … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Science

Credit rating agencies: Council confirms agreement with EP

Posted on 7, December 2012 by

Brussels, 7-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Permanent Representatives Committee today approved a compromise text agreed with the European Parliament on 27 November on proposals amending the EU’s rules on credit rating agencies. This will enable the presidency to confirm the agreement reached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics